Here, There Was Actually an Adamantium Vein?!

The small exploration ship dispatched by Alvin is hovering in orbit above this planet, codenamed CV-7721.

This expedition was also the first real mission for the fleet led by Alvin.

Therefore, he attached great importance to this expedition, not only sending out several expedition teams, but also specifically assigning a company of Dark Angels.

They were stationed aboard forward-deployed research vessels in case of any unforeseen circumstances.

Alfonso Frazier is not only the captain of this Dark Angels combat company, but also the highest-ranking officer in charge of the forward reconnaissance mission.

He also understood the importance of this exploration mission to the Valshius Family.

Even before arriving, Alfonso had received orders from Company Commander Ollsen to complete the mission perfectly, no matter the cost!

This concerns not only Valshius's dignity, but also the honor of their Dark Angels.

However, reality dealt Alfonso a heavy blow.

The first three exploration teams sent out all lost contact within three hours of entering the planet.

Their only gain was the crash of a former Mechanicus Craftworld fleet on planet CV-7721.

Alfonso his arms, a half-length white cloak draped over his right shoulder, his helmet's Auspex fixed on the real-time data from planet CV-7721, his face expressionless. "How's the exploration team doing?"

"The planet's atmosphere is experiencing severe ionization disturbances, cutting off our communications."

Tech-Priest Iggs retrieved the data, shook his head, and said in a hoarse voice, "I regret to inform you, Your Excellency Alfonso, that we are temporarily unable to contact the exploration team or ascertain their current situation."

Upon hearing this news, Alfonso's gaze seemed to freeze for a second.

Then, after a moment's thought, he asked, "What is the specific reason?"

"I'm sorry, Brother Alfonso," Tech-Priest Iggs sighed, shaking his head again, "The ionization concentration in this planet's atmosphere has increased dramatically. Unless we risk forcing our way through, we can only wait for the Stormfront to pass before we can contact the exploration team."

Exploring an unknown planet often involves many unexpected situations.

For example, the harsh atmospheric environment of a planet is like various strange creatures, or even bizarre phenomena influenced by the Warp.

These are all issues he must consider, and for now, he can only wait patiently.

After several hours of patient waiting, the ionization Stormfront on planet CV-7721 finally subsided.

At the same moment, the forward research vessel also received a communication request from the Delta team, which had been dispatched to the planet.

"This is planet CV-7721."

"This is the Delta Expedition Team, calling the monitoring center from the landing site to request communication."

"This is a communication request from Delta Squad."

The navigator, responsible for receiving Warp Astropathic Message, wore a prayer helmet and was connected to a dense network of cables.

His voice was devoid of any emotion, as cold as a puppet or a mere machine—this was precisely the function of the Star Whisperer.

It provides stable Warp communication for various ships and even exploration teams in space.

"Received. This is Q-1 forward communication relay station. We have received your communication request. Please report your current status. Over."

The Star Whisperer's emotionless voice, transmitted back through the sound array system, transformed the information into Psychic Power signals.

A moment later, they received another communication from Delta Squad.

"We have successfully established a landing site on planet CV-7721, providing landing space for the fleet."

"Currently, we have no casualties. According to the data collected by the Tech-Priest, the planet's environment is at least at level B."

Class 1, a habitable planet within the Imperium's designated area, can be used as a "Forge World."

"Authorization granted to the Rogue Trader by the Imperium."

"The Valshius Family will possess the natural resources of planet CV-7721, along with ownership and priority rights to them."

"Praise be to the Emperor, praise be to His Highness Alvin Valshius! This is a beautiful Heaven!"

Delta Squad's communications were clear and fluent, describing their discoveries.

Including that beautiful pink ocean, and the abundant resources hidden beneath the sea throughout the planet, including breathtakingly Promethium and minerals—the most scarce resources of the Imperium!

Although this place is covered by the sea, with the technology of the Mechanicus, it would be very easy to transform it.

Before long, this place will become a planet so rich in resources that even the Mechanicus will be envious.

With such vast resource reserves, the Valshius Family Martian Mechanicus, thus gaining a Forge World as a backer. Such immense temptation would drive any Rogue Trader mad!

"Omnissiah above...:... This, is it really true?!"

The data transmitted back by the Delta Squad drove Tech-Priest Iggs almost insane. He stared intently at the data, even losing control and gesturing wildly. "Praise be to the Machine God! Praise be to the Emperor! This place is simply Heaven!"

The resource reserves of this single planet are almost comparable to those of the Forge World of Styx Eight!

It's important to understand that the reason why the Styx Eight Forge World could rival the Martian Mechanicus, besides its Dark Age technology, was primarily because they controlled the largest portion of the Imperium's resources!

However, even the resources of the Forge World Styx Eight are not as valuable as those of this planet CV-7721!

"This, this ore is... natural Adamantium?!"

Iggs was practically going crazy. Staring at the Data Slate showing the mineral data Delta's team had discovered, his eyes were bloodshot. "My God, this is practically a miracle from the Machine God! There's an almost natural Adamantium vein here!"

Adamantium is the strongest alloy ever discovered by the Imperium!

It originated from the technological achievements of Imperium of Man during the Age of Strife, and currently only a few mechanical Forge World control the production of this alloy.

This is precisely why Adamantium holds an indispensable and significant value within the Imperium!

However, on this planet, codenamed CV-7721, there is a natural vein with a structure remarkably similar to Adamantium.

Moreover, the reserves are enormous!

This means that they have access to a natural vein of Adamantium that is not under the control of the Adeptus Mechanicus!

With the Adamantium mine in hand, the Valshius Family will become a highly sought-after force in the Imperium, one that no one will dare to offend easily!

This is by no means an exaggeration. You must know that only a very few people are qualified to use Adamantium.

The place where the largest amount of Adamantium is deployed is in the Royal Palace of Holy Terra, and in the Royal Adeptus Custodes, which is said to protect the Emperor!

As Rogue Trader, once you possess Adamantium, you can establish connections with the "Adeptus Custodes."

Everyone knows the prestige and importance of the Adeptus Custodes, right?

Thinking of this, Iggs could no longer contain himself; he seemed to already see his glorious future!

Brother Alfonso!

He looked at the other person excitedly, his voice brimming with barely concealed elation. "I believe we can land on that planet immediately, verify Delta Squad's data, and find this natural vein of Adamantium!"